Bloomington Elite Concrete Contractor put this guide together so you can set a budget before you ask for quotes. Every number below comes from public 2026 cost data on Angi. Your own price depends on size, finish, and what is under the old slab, so use these as a starting point.
Quick price table
| Project | Typical price |
|---|---|
| New concrete driveway | $4 to $15 per square foot |
| 200 sq ft driveway | About $1,900 on average |
| 400 sq ft driveway | About $3,800 on average |
| Plain vs stained driveway | About $7 vs about $19 per square foot |
| Concrete patio, 3.5 to 4 inches thick | About $10 per square foot |
| Stamped patio finish | $5 to $15 per square foot |
| Resurfacing old concrete | $3 to $9 per square foot, about $6 on average |
| Crack repair | $250 to $800 |
| Mud-jacking or slab-jacking | $500 to $1,300 |
| Concrete retaining wall | $3,600 to $9,000, about $5,200 on average |
| Foundation for a new home | About $11,000 on average |
| Concrete parking lot | $4 to $7 per square foot |
Sources: Angi guides on concrete patio cost, foundation and slab repair cost, concrete retaining walls, new foundations, and parking lots, plus Angi’s driveway cost pages.
What moves the price up or down
Size. Concrete is priced by the square foot, so a two-car driveway costs about twice what a one-car pad costs. Small jobs can cost more per foot, since the crew, forms, and truck still have to show up.
Finish. A plain broom finish is the lowest cost. Color, stain, and stamped patterns add labor and material. Angi lists stamped as the most expensive patio finish.
Tear-out. If an old slab has to be broken up and hauled away, that adds time and dump fees. Ask if removal is in the quote or listed on its own.
Base and drainage. A good slab sits on a packed stone base with water moving away from it. Soft soil, low spots, or a downspout dumping next to the slab all need fixing first. That work is worth paying for, since a weak base is a common reason new concrete cracks.
Access. If the truck cannot reach the pour spot, the crew may need a pump or wheelbarrows. Both add cost.
How to read a concrete quote
Two quotes can look far apart only because they cover different work. Check that each one lists:
- Slab thickness and how deep the stone base will be
- Rebar or wire mesh, if any
- Where control joints will be cut
- The finish, color, or stamp pattern
- Tear-out, hauling, and cleanup
- Sealing, and when it should be redone
- How long to wait before walking or driving on it
If a line is missing, ask. A lower price that skips the base or the joints can cost more later.
Repair, level, or replace?
Not every tired slab needs to come out. A sunken section that is still in one piece can often be raised with slab-jacking and leveling for a fraction of new concrete. Small cracks can be filled through concrete repair. When a slab is broken into many pieces or crumbling across the top, replacement is usually the better buy. Our guide on whether to repair, level, or replace walks through the signs.
Ways to keep costs down
- Fix small cracks before water gets in and makes them bigger.
- Keep downspouts and sump lines pointed away from slabs.
- Pick a plain or broom finish where looks matter less, like a side walk or a pad behind the garage.
- Do more than one project in one visit, so you pay for setup once.
- Seal exposed concrete on a schedule. Our freeze-thaw care guide explains why this matters in Central Illinois.
Plain or stamped?
A stamped finish can look like stone or brick, but it costs more up front and needs resealing over time. If you are torn, read our side-by-side look at stamped vs plain concrete.
When to schedule
Concrete needs mild weather to cure well. Spring and early fall are popular, so book early if you want work done before summer gatherings or before the ground freezes. Repairs like crack filling and slab-jacking can often happen in a shorter weather window than a full new pour.
Sidewalk help from Bloomington and Normal
Public sidewalks can cost you less than a private job. In Normal, the 50/50 sidewalk program shares the bill for repair and replacement between the Town and the owner, and it pays half for new sidewalk where there is none. Bloomington’s municipal code has a similar setup for non-commercial property: you apply to Public Works and pay 50 percent of the estimated cost up front. Ask the city first, then call us for driveways, patios, and other private concrete.
Get a local price
The fastest way to a real number is a site visit. We can look at your driveway, patio, or walkway and give you a written estimate that spells out each line above. We serve Bloomington and nearby towns like Downs, Le Roy, and Heyworth.
